1987
A study of respiratory effects from exposure to 2.0 ppm formaldehyde in occupationally exposed workers
Schachter E, Witek T, Brody D, Tosun T, Beck G, Leaderer B. A study of respiratory effects from exposure to 2.0 ppm formaldehyde in occupationally exposed workers. Environmental Research 1987, 44: 188-205. PMID: 3691441, DOI: 10.1016/s0013-9351(87)80227-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak expiratory flow rateLung functionLaboratory workersExposure daysHospital laboratory workersLower airway symptomsLung function changesHealthy laboratory workersExpiratory flow rateAirway symptomsObstructive changesAsthmatic individualsIrritative symptomsSymptom diaryExercise regimenAsthmatic symptomatologyMild exerciseRespiratory effectsPEFR recordingsFrequent complaintEye irritationMore occasionsSymptomsPpm formaldehydeUnusual odor
1986
A Study of Respiratory Effects from Exposure to 2 ppm Formaldehyde in Healthy Subjects
Schachter E, Witek T, Tosun T, Leaderer B, Beck G. A Study of Respiratory Effects from Exposure to 2 ppm Formaldehyde in Healthy Subjects. Archives Of Environmental & Occupational Health 1986, 41: 229-239. PMID: 3767432, DOI: 10.1080/00039896.1986.9938338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthy subjectsUpper airwaySeparate daysMaximal flow-volume curvesLower airway symptomsFlow-volume curvesAirway responsesAirway symptomsPulmonary functionRespiratory symptomsSignificant bronchoconstrictionLung functionSymptom diaryAirway resistanceIrritative phenomenaModerate exercisePhysiologic alterationsRespiratory effectsSubjective complaintsBaseline responsivenessFA exposureHealthy individualsIrritative propertiesRespiratory systemSuch exposure
1985
Respiratory symptoms associated with sulfur dioxide exposure
Witek T, Schachter E, Beck G, Cain W, Colice G, Leaderer B. Respiratory symptoms associated with sulfur dioxide exposure. International Archives Of Occupational And Environmental Health 1985, 55: 179-183. PMID: 3988360, DOI: 10.1007/bf00378381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthmatic subjectsHealthy subjectsDose-dependent bronchoconstrictionLower airway symptomsUpper airway complaintsSeverity of complaintsLower respiratory complaintsSulfur dioxide exposureAirway complaintsAirway symptomsChest tightnessRespiratory symptomsRespiratory complaintsClinical significanceSymptomsComplaintsAsthmaticsSubjective responsesSensitive individualsSubjectsExposureLevels of SO2DyspneaBronchoconstrictionSeverity